First Nations leaders optimistic after meeting Pope Francis

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After a long-awaited meeting with Pope Francis, First Nations leaders say they're feeling optimistic Pope Francis will apologize for the Catholic Church's role in Canada's abusive residential school system. Crystal Goomansingh reports on what the delegates told the Pontiff, and the gifts they presented to him.

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